Praline Ice Cream



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Ingredients
For Praline:

For Ice Cream:
 * 55 g (2 oz) scant 1/4 cup caster sugar
 * 55 g (2 oz) 1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds (or other nuts of your choice)


 * 1 teaspoon cornflour (cornstarch)
 * 4 large free-range egg yolks
 * 40g (1 1/2 oz) caster sugar
 * 300 ml (10 fl oz) 1 1/4 cups soya milk
 * 1 vanilla pod, split
 * 240 ml (8 fl oz) 1 cup of soya cream
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

 * 1) Make the praline first by quickly melting the sugar with the almonds in a saucepan until they turn dark golden brown.
 * 2) Leave the mixture to cool. When the praline is cold put it into a plastic bag and bash with a rolling pin until it resembles breadcrumbs (alternatively grind to a powder in a food processor).
 * 3) Now make the ice-cream by quickly mixing the cornflour (cornstarch) with the egg yolks and a little of the milk until you have a smooth paste.
 * 4) Continue adding the milk and then pour the liquid into a saucepan to cook.
 * 5) Add the vanilla pod and then stir continuously until the custard is very thick and hot - but do not boil.
 * 6) Remove the pan from the heat and take out the pod (wash it under warm water, then dry it so that you can re-use it).
 * 7) Now add the cream and blend briefly. mix in the vanilla extract and the praline and leave to cool.
 * 8) Follow the instructions on your ice-cream maker and pour in the custard.
 * 9) Churn until frozen and then serve, or freeze in a scalable container.